Build A Sheet Metal Slide

Also add a metal tube at the top of the hole above the slide itself for the child to hold onto before sliding down.

Build a sheet metal slide.

Supremetoys metal swing n slide with a trapeze and glider swing sets for kids outdoor backyard playground teeter totter swingset outside new 4 2 out of 5 stars 44 250 67 250. How to make a metal drawer. Here are some materials used to build this particular brake. Measure the height of the slide frame incline and its width with a tape measure.

1 4 cold rolled steel plate one piece 7 x42. In a similar vein think about melamine or a section of old kitchen counter top. Make it long enough to tuck under the plywood on both ends to prevent sharp edges from hurting the kids who play on the slide. Make side rails out of 4 by 4 lumber.

I needed to put a drawer on my welding cart and thought what better thing to make as my first instructa. In this instructable i will be showing you how to make a metal drawer for whatever you need. Mine is a little different because it is all metal. Place it on top of the plywood.

Cut the sheet metal to fit in between. Wrap the rails in sheet metal making sure the sheet metal is tucked under the rails. Cover the raw edges with a 1 by 2 piece of lumber. Paint the wooden structure of the slide into a bright color to match the brightly colored plastic slope element.

Think of things like sheet metal masonite or plexiglas. Select materials that will be strong enough for your needs. Sheet goods are nice in many ways because they diminish the fastener problem as they can be glued down. Extend the sheet metal slightly further than the length of the slide and bend it around under the plywood.

Screw the sheet metal down into the plywood using an electric screwdriver.